Department: Department of Education. This Master of Arts in Social Justice and Education is designed for current and future teachers, lecturers, trainers, researchers, educational administrators, and policymakers with an interest in diversity, inclusion, equality, and a fair society. The program will equip you to investigate the pedagogical and professional issues that relate to social justice, evaluate, and debate the fairness of educational practices. You will work closely with academics in the Department of Education's Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ), exploring the nature of social justice and the role of education in its achievement. The curriculum covers fundamental philosophical perspectives on education and social justice, critically reflecting on dominant conceptions of education and human capital. Students will analyze social justice as an essential perspective expressed through education and explore education as a mechanism to enhance social justice (e.g., through policy). The program addresses current issues in higher education, intercultural communication, race, gender, sexuality, power, and citizenship education, empowering students to act thoughtfully and decisively regarding questions of inclusion, equality, and diversity. The program totals 180 credits, including core modules, optional modules, and a dissertation.

Graduates of this program are prepared for a diverse range of roles in education, policy, and social justice sectors. The strong emphasis on critical analysis, research, and understanding complex social issues makes graduates highly desirable for roles requiring deep engagement with social equality and educational reform. Career paths include: Teacher, Lecturer, Trainer, Educational Administrator, Policy Maker, Researcher (in education, social policy), Community Education Officer, Professionals in NGOs and charities specializing in social justice (e.g., human rights, development), Civil Servant, Government Official, Journalist, HR Advisor, Learning Mentor. Graduates are well-prepared for further study, such as a PhD in Education or related fields.

The University of York is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, indicating its commitment to world-class research and teaching. It is a university with many highly ranked subjects and with great graduate prospects, demonstrating its academic excellence and strong employability outcomes for its students. The university is located in a historic city in northern England that's famous for being friendly, offering a welcoming and culturally rich environment for students. The Department of Education is highly ranked (e.g., 9th in the UK and World Top 50 for Education by QS World Rankings by Subject, 2023) and boasts leading research (5th in the UK for research according to REF 2021), ensuring you learn from experts at the forefront of their fields.